NATO,meanwhile,has acknowledged for the first time that Afghan civilians were killed in last week's controversial air strike in Kunduz province.

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While Washington praised Mr.Netanyahu's gesture as a step forward, US Middle East envoy George Mitchell acknowledged the plan falls short.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

"Our challenge now is to finish the job." He acknowledged the toughest part of the process may lie ahead;

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

The president reiterated his support for reinstating the expired U.S.ban on assault weapons, but acknowledged Congressional resistance makes that unlikely.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

But China,Pyongyang's main patron, has not publicly condemned the attack or even acknowledged that North Korea was to blame.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

U.S.officials have acknowledged early on that bringing the Israelis and Palestinians back to negotiations will be a long and complex process.

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He acknowledged $100 million may not seem like much, given the trillions of dollars the federal government spends annually.

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Morrell acknowledged that if the president decides to adjust his strategy, there may have to be changes to the troop request.

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President Obama acknowledged that progress has been made toward re-starting negotiations, but he said much more is needed.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

The head of the government's mine safety agency acknowledged enforcement of existing laws has not been tough enough.

VOA: standard.2010.04.27

Rodriguez acknowledged that the evening's pre-ceremony chatter - made up of over 80 mother tongues - was even more excited than usual.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

Some of the worshippers in St.Peter's Square acknowledged the scandal would hurt the Church, but they seemed reluctant to be openly critical.

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

At the festive ceremony, the president acknowledged that this legislation will mark a fundamental change in U.S.domestic policy.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

But as she began a series of meetings with President Calderon and other officials centering on drug violence, Clinton candidly acknowledged that U.S.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

Gibbs has acknowledged the lawmakers' concerns, and says Mr.Obama's plans for the prisoners are still taking shape.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

At a news conference, he acknowledged he does not agree with all fellow leaders on all issues.

VOA: standard.2009.04.19

The military has acknowledged the deaths of at least 250 people in the shelling, but denies responsibility.

VOA: standard.2009.05.11

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs acknowledged congressional concerns and said President Obama will speak to the issue in a major national security address Thursday.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

The IAEA chief acknowledged Israel's concerns about a nuclear armed Iran or any other hostile country.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Mr.Obama acknowledged that government initiatives cannot completely solve the unemployment problem, and that the private sector will have to create large numbers of new jobs.

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She says her organization, albeit a non-profit, has an economic impact that should be acknowledged.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

The president acknowledged the release of the memos has been difficult for the intelligence community.

VOA: standard.2009.04.20

Mr.Obama acknowledged criticism of the United States by several leaders, like Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, but said the entire region is rooting for America's success.

VOA: standard.2009.04.19

At the White House, spokesman Robert Gibbs acknowledged the congressional concerns, and said President Obama would address the detainee issue in a speech on Thursday.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

Burns acknowledged to reporters here that measures have been included in the legislation to ensure that the development money is properly used "for the purposes intended."

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

But in an exchange with Senator Russ Feingold, a Wisconsin Democrat, Holbrooke acknowledged the additional troops could drive Taliban and al Qaida fighters further into Pakistan.

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